SEC swears in new PCAOB chair, board members
Demetrios "Jim" Logothetis was sworn in as chair along with two new board members, Mark Calabria and Steven Laughton, just over a week after they were named.

Senate blocks resolution to overturn CAMT guidance
The Senate blocked a resolution that would have disapproved of recent guidance from the Treasury Department weakening the corporate alternative minimum tax.

IRS falls far short on paperless processing goal
The Internal Revenue Service made only limited progress in scanning a tiny fraction of paper-filed returns last tax season, according to a new report.

IRS picks new vendor to run EA exam
The Internal Revenue Service has awarded a contract to PSI Services to develop and administer the examination for Enrolled Agents to earn their tax credential.

IRS learned lessons from ERC fraud wave
The Internal Revenue Service has now closed nearly all outstanding claims for the employee retention credit aside from 41,000 claims still under exam or appeal.

IAASB to pursue non-authoritative guidance for AI
The International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board has decided to pursue guidance for applying current standards to uses of emerging technology, like AI.

Citrin Cooperman acquires Browne Consulting
The Top 25 Firm acquired Browne Consulting Group, expanding its presence in Boston and strengthening its expertise in the life sciences and biotech sectors.

April: Meeting tax clients where they are
The tax solutions provider isn't aiming to compete with CPAs.

Beware of tax implications of selling precious metal
Make sure clients know what the government's share is, before taking gains. Don't overlook opportunity zones.

IRS expands Tax Pro Accounts
The Internal Revenue Service is adding capabilities to the online Tax Pro Account, allowing firms to specify which staff members are authorized with CAF access.